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0508 888 656

+64 3 249 9005 (international)

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PO Box 300, Te Anau 9600
Fiordland, New Zealand

Departure Point

Real NZ Ferry Terminal
Pearl Harbour, Manapouri

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FAQs

Real NZ Ferry Terminal, Pearl Harbour, Manapouri.
In winter we depart 10am Day 1, final check-in 9.30am, arriving back in Manapouri around 5pm the next day. In summer, you are back by mid-day on Day 2.
There is none. Children of all ages are welcome aboard. Our crew are experienced at making all ages feel comfortable and engaged.
Yes. We will make the arrangements on your behalf with one of our contract providers. Please mention this when booking or enquiring.
No problem. Our chefs are experienced at delivering wholesome, flavour-filled dishes for all dietary requirements. Please let us know at time of booking.
Unfortunately not on the overnight cruise. The pass over the mountain is deemed too high for you to egress within 24 hours of surfacing. Dedicated dive charters on MV Tutoko are available — please enquire.
In over 20 years of operation we are unaware of any vehicles being broken into. The township relies on tourism and the community is very small and close-knit.

Doubtful Sound, Up Close

The Crossing

The lake crossing to reach Deep Cove is rarely the same twice. Fiordland weather is part of the experience.

The Scale

1,200-metre walls of rock and rainforest rising directly from black water. A scale that takes time to process.

The Tawaki Penguin

The Fiordland Crested Penguin — one of New Zealand's rarest birds. Sighted July to November from the rainforest edge.

When the Cloud Lifts

Fiordland weather is dramatic and changeable. When it clears — and it always does — the light is extraordinary.

Hall Arm

One of Doubtful's remote inner arms. Anchor here overnight and the fiord is entirely yours.

Doubtful Sound

40 kilometres long. 421 metres deep. Fiordland Expeditions has been exploring it since 1998.

What Guests Say
After the Trip

"We also did Milford Sound and this was much better. Not because Milford isn't incredible — it is. But Doubtful got under our skin in a way that's hard to explain."

Roger H. — Indianapolis  ·  TripAdvisor ★★★★★ · March 2026

"The crew made us feel like we had the whole fiord to ourselves — because essentially, we did. No lining up for a photo spot. No announcements over a speaker. Just the sound of the water."

Alison W.  ·  TripAdvisor ★★★★★ · March 2026

"This was an unforgettable adventure. From hundreds of roaring waterfalls to dolphins, penguins and seals. If you are questioning this experience, don't — just book it."

Meander426935  ·  TripAdvisor ★★★★★ · November 2025

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